Pat O'Brien's, French Quarter
17 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/AskNOLA, r/NewOrleans29 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most people who discuss it recommend Pat O'Brien's, a French Quarter bar, and several praise its dueling pianos and many praise its courtyard. Several call it touristy, and one says it fills up on weekends. Several are unimpressed by the hurricane, and two say it is made from a powdered mix. One advises skipping the food and one warns against a second hurricane.
Address
Pat O'Brien's, 718 St Peter, New Orleans, LA 70116
At a glance
- Best for
- Groups, Live music
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Hurricanes, Dueling pianos, Courtyard
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/sleepy-smores in r/AskNOLA · Jul 2026ambience
Enjoyed the lively room and sense of community, though the place was very crowded.
- Recommendsu/JazzFestFreak in r/AskNOLA · Oct 2026
Says the piano bar is worth visiting, especially on a first trip, though it fills up on weekends.
- Recommendsu/bayouz in r/AskNOLA · Sep 2024ambience
Calls it a tourist trap but says friends always have fun, good vibe and courtyard.
- Caveatu/RHGuillory in r/AskNOLA · Sep 2024taste
Says their hurricane sucks, made with lots of grenadine.
- Mixedu/inductiononN in r/AskNOLA · Oct 2026
Calls it a tourist trap but says it's great fun and that they love the place.
- Mixedu/unbroken_cycle in r/AskNOLA · Oct 2026taste
Advises ordering a made-from-scratch version of the hurricane rather than the standard one.
- Caveatu/JustinGitelmanMusic in r/AskNOLA · Oct 2026taste
Says the hurricane tastes like flavorless powdered mix, weakly boozy and not very sweet or tropical.
- Recommendsu/Super_Advertising221 in r/AskNOLA · Oct 2026
Says the spot remains enjoyable regardless of a visitor's age.
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- Recommendsu/TheWickerMan545 in r/AskNOLA · Oct 2026
Calls it touristy but worth it, with many great nights; advises skipping the food.
- Mixedu/Alabama_503 in r/AskNOLA · Oct 2026taste
Says they will follow the advice about getting the scratch-made hurricane.
- Recommendsu/robershow123 in r/AskNOLA · Oct 2026ambience
Calls it a must-visit; says the dueling pianos and crowd singalongs made the visit magical.
- Recommendsu/BeezzBeezz in r/AskNOLA · Oct 2026
Asks why anyone would skip it and encourages going to have fun there.
- Recommendsu/2nutts4u in r/AskNOLA · Oct 2026ambience
Loves the dive-bar side for being dim and quiet; makes it their first stop on arrival.
- Mixedu/SparklyPinkKittens in r/AskNOLA · Oct 2026taste
Admits Pat's drinks are not good but says the fun of the experience outweighs that.
- Recommendsu/KelleyMackenroth in r/NewOrleans · Sep 2025ambience
Says it has a large courtyard and suggests it for a French Quarter visit.
- Recommendsu/CommercialArcher6513 in r/AskNOLA · Sep 2025ambience
Values its courtyard setting and the vibe for a drink.
- Caveatu/Front-Type7237 in r/AskNOLA · Sep 2025
Would skip it, pointing to other downtown options instead.
- Recommendsu/kingdomcome12 in r/AskNOLA · Mar 2025
Lists it among French Quarter institutions popular with bachelor party groups.
- Caveatu/mistymountainhoppin in r/AskNOLA · Sep 2024taste
Warns against a second hurricane there, it was disastrous for them.
- Caveatu/JRWoodwardMSW in r/AskNOLA · Sep 2024taste
Says their hurricanes now use sugary powdered mix, not real ingredients.
- Recommendsu/Tmn1280 in r/AskNOLA · Oct 2026
Says they loved it.
- Mixedu/Flahdagal in r/AskNOLA · Oct 2026
Says the only drawback is hurricanes creeping up on drinkers, noticeable once they stand.
- Recommendsu/Howlin_1234 in r/AskNOLA · Jun 2026
Recommends getting a hurricane there.
- Recommendsu/Suspicious-Ebb390 in r/AskNOLA · May 2026ambience
Suggests Pat O's for a touristy stop, recommending its patio and a hurricane drink.
- Mixedu/Fleur-Deez-Nutz in r/AskNOLA · Sep 2025
Says it's a must for tourists, but only reluctantly.
- Recommendsu/Westie_Ron in r/AskNOLA · Mar 2025ambience
Calls it touristy yet awesome and a good fit for a group; says the courtyard is worth seeing.
- Mixedu/Harley504 in r/AskNOLA · Sep 2024taste
Recommends the 57 Chevy but says skip the hurricane.
- Recommendsu/truxie in r/AskNOLA · Oct 2026
Recalls a funny wait for a table there and calls it good times.
- Recommendsu/37twang in r/AskNOLA · Feb 2025price
Points to inexpensive basic highballs and a pleasant courtyard.
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